Welcome to BlackPast
BlackPast is dedicated to providing reliable information on the history of Black people across the globe, and especially in North America. Our goal is to promote greater understanding of our common human experience through knowledge of the diversity of the Black experience and the ubiquity of the global Black presence. Welcome to the largest online encyclopedia on African American and Global African history on the Internet.
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Untold Stories: Featured Content for Black History Month
Every month is “Black History Month” here at BlackPast.org. Nonetheless, we recognize that hundreds of thousands of our visitors specifically seek out the website for information on African American history during the month of February. We have gathered much of that data that may be helpful for teachers, students, and the general public who want to participate in the various celebrations or commemorations or who simply want to use that time to reflect on the history of Black people.
Known as the “Father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating African American achievements. His work laid the foundation for Black History Month and continues to inspire generations to honor and learn from the past.
